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A member asked:

I've been reading that essential oils can help with pre diabetes as well as buttermints, true??

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

There is nothing: true about it. The only thing that can help is weight loss and medication. Don't get your medical information from friends, TV or internet scams.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/26/2014

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Dr. Erik Borncamp answered

Specializes in Wound care

No: Weight loss , diet, exercise. No magic pill (oil). Save your money and don’t be scammed

Answered 6/26/2018

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